They have a nice selection of bikes, and the inventory is appropriate for Pacific Beach. Lots of beach cruisers! The prices are high, but you can haggle a little bit with the manager to get a discount. I bought two 3-speed beach cruisers there in 2024. The service is not cheap, and sometimes you can encounter a delay. I had them change a flat on my 3-speed beach cruiser and the disc brake was rubbing a little after the tube replacement. I thought they should've confirmed the wheel was spinning freely before releasing the bike to me. Anyway, they corrected the problem but I had to wait an extra day. It was $25 to fix the flat with a tube that I provided to them. The bike shop guy gave me tips on how to change the rear tire (with an in-hub shifter). So that was appreciated. To avoid expensive surprises, be sure to get an estimate for repairs and tune-ups before the work gets started. read more

Came in to peruse bike locks and accessories and the selection was great, service was amazing and Kenn was friendly helpful and very knowledgeable. Made it easy. read more

I've bought bikes here since 2005 moving to Mission Beach, and my buddy owns the rental shops in MB so I recently found out that a guy he used to co-manage his uncle's rental shops with now bought it and it's still locally owned by a small business man. I loved going 2005-2025, so when I bought my new bike 2025 (lost my old one forgot to lock it up at night ce la via in MB) I was happy to still find a local business with an owner I'm only once removed from. It ended up having a pedal issue 6 mo later, they fixed it free and I'm back up and running! Love this place! read more

Very fine bike mechanics! They tuned my Guerciotti to perfection, it looks brand new! read more

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Dropped my bike in for a very basic tune up, but they kept calling me to up to the price because something else was wrong with it! Overpriced & quite unhelpful read more

This is my go to place for all Bicycle needs. I have referred both friends and family to purchase their bikes here and they were all more than happy with their purchases and the family friendly atmosphere. . Service is always fairly priced, professional, friendly and quicker than expected. . read more

I cannot say enough about how great the team is at this shop. Tim went above and beyond to help me. As someone from out of town I am incredibly grateful for the friendly face, the great advice, and the willingness to go above and beyond to help. As such, I enjoyed a beautiful day on my last day in town. This shop has so many options for rentals and excellent, professional technicians if you need your bike fixed or tuned. This should be the first place you go if you want a bike rental or help with your bike. Thanks Tim! read more

These guys have always been such nice people! My wife and I just dropped in for a quick seat adjustment in her vintage Nishiki and Micah totally hooked us up. He jumped right in and was super friendly. It turns out he owned the exact same bike, so we swapped story for a bit. Great people! Highly recommend. read more

The guys at Bicycle discovery are knowledgeable and nice. Some bike shops want to tell you everything you don't know or what you should buy (with a whole lot of upwelling), not this neighborhood shop. They sell a wide range of bikes, do repairs from simple to complete re-builds and give advice when requested. Their prices are in line with the current market (agreed, it's up there right now post-pandemic) but they will take care of you after your purchase and want you to be happy. Got a bike? Need a bike? Want a new toy? These guys are worthy of your business! read more

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I stopped in today for the first time, seeking a better mirror to put on my sunglasses. A sales person took the time to explain that perhaps a mirror on my handlebar would be a better option for city riding. I selected the one she recommended. She asked a technician to help him right away, he assembled it and installed it for me. I rode away with much better visibility of the cars behind me. The service could not have been friendlier or quicker and I am most appreciative read more

I went shopping with my girlfriend for new bikes. We were assisted by Chris. He was a great help. He patiently answered all of our questions and lended great insight into our purchase. He made the buying process easy and we had a great experience. The store itself has all the bikes and accessories you could ask for. We've been going to this shop for years and will continue to do so. read more

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Bought my bike, Electra beach cruiser 10 gears and basket here. I also came back for a bell and side mirror. The guys are really friendly and will put your accessories on your bike too. I would defiantly buy another bike here and refer anyone in need of a bike to this place. Their prices are lower than a lot of bike shops. Large selection. Lots of colors. read more

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Chris IS THE BEST!!!! I have rented here ever since I was a little kid and I just purchased a bike for the first time. This was my first place to stop to grab a bike lock and other accessories. Chris was so helpful and knew exactly what I needed and went above and beyond to make my bike look awesome! read more

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"Beard" helped me cut through all the online research I'd done to try to decide what kind of bike I'd really use. He had such thoughtful questions AND answers. What a pleasure to work with him and the rest of the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. And I love my new bike! read more

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Quality service, great turnaround time , excellent communication and staff. Had a complete tuneup on the bike and it was as good as new when I picked it up. read more

Katri was very helpful and patient. I was able to test ride 3 bikes before picking this one. She explained all the differences in the different bikes. A bike technician also put on all the accessories I picked and made sure everything is just right. Also comes with 2 tune ups. Great service. It was a great experience. I'm so happy with my purchase! read more

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Hey thanks for making a total impulse purchase awesome and quick! I unloaded my bike from my truck across the street and looked at it in dismay, then looked up and saw this bike shop and decided to Cruz over there real quick. I rode my old crappy bike right in the store and everyone greeted me nicely! Looked at a townie 9d and asked if they had a kid carrier for my 2 year old daughter and the guy showed me a few and my daughter said she likes the blue one so on it went! They popped that sucker on in MINUTES, did a precheck and had me out of there like so fast it was awesome! They even stored my crappy old bike so we could take our ride for the day and not worry about it! AWESOME! Thanks for all the help guys you were rad and made my day with a new bike! read more

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I went in to Bicycle Discovery to research bikes to purchase. Greg who is the manager helped me out and let me tell you.. he knows what he is talking about. I hadn't purchased a bicycle since I was a child and I had a ton of questions. Greg was not only patient but kind and very well informed. I haven't purchased a bike just yet because I am still researching bike racks but I will certainly come back and tell my friends. read more

I've purchased replacement wheels, bicycle bells, tire tubes from this shop in the past. I didn't mention any of that, and just rolled my bicycle in and asked if someone could help me adjust my breaks as I noticed they were a bit loose o my usual ride along the beach. A kind young man (Jeff i believe) in literally less than 5 minutes adjusted my breaks, filled my tires with air (Didn't ask but appreciated that), and said no problem. Have a nice day! This is the kind of bicycle shop that needs to stay in PB for a long time. I was ready to pay, and he just said, no problem. This team at Bicycle Discovery will always get my future business and bicycle parts/repair purchases in the future. read more

Crazy day today I was riding by and actually got a flat tire about a mile away from the store I was so happy I remembered this place and took a light jog in and was quickly tended to the manager gave me a quick turnaround with a functioning bike and made sure to check my tire from anything sharp that may be protruding for the next one ! Really happy to be educated from start to finish on tube choices and be given such a good recommendation since this is my main means of transportation right now huge shout out to the store for staying open during the COVID-19 epidemic! - @neeks93 on insta read more

Bike shop Chris is awesome! He helped us out so much and gave us a ton of tips with our bikes. Will definitely be back!

I came here for a tune up and the next day, my front brake was squeaking (which has never happened), so loud that I didn't even want to use that brake. So I drove an hour for them to take a look again. They "fixed" my bike at least 3-4 times until finally they gave in and just replaced my brake pad. They "fixed" my bike several times and each time asked me to ride my bike around outside to test it out, and each time my bike STILL was squeaking. Other than that, some of the staff are rude. One guy mouthed silently to me, "you're killing me.." as I was showing him how my bike was still making the noise. You don't do that to a customer. If you did your job right and fixed my bike, I wouldn't still be there after an hour. Also, one of the front desk girls are rude. When I initially got my bike tune up, I went to put my bike away and noticed that they didn't lower my seat back to where it was, and that my tire caps were missing. Please, return my bike to me the way I gave it to you. I didn't understand this. So I went back inside the shop to ask for tire caps. And one girl said to me, "It's a bike shop, it happens" in the most snooty and rude way possible. Also, when I got my bike returned the first time, the staff just handed me my bike and didn't even bother to tell me what was wrong with it or anything. I had to ask, and when I did, the staff were short with me and I felt like they just wanted me to leave already. Poor customer service at this place. I am only giving 2 stars because the manager Chris was nice and really trying to work with me. read more

Went in looking for an inexpensive beach cruiser. I was greeted right away and the bikes were described to me. I saw what I wanted and bought it. Great service, polite and friendly. I was offered accessories in a professional manner. I am happy with my purchase and service! read more

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SIGNIFICANTLY DISAPPOINTING! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! I am a local San Diegan and have taken my various bikes here my entire life and have never had such a horrible experience than today. My entire family has bought at least 5 different bikes from Bicycle Discovery and has taken our bikes here for tune ups, repairs and have purchased countless accessories over the years. Today I took my bike to Discovery to have a seat I purchased elsewhere installed. DAVE told me the cost of the post with labor would be $20.00 I then asked him to confirm and said "$20.00 total right?" and he said "yes." Not only was DAVE incredibly rude and totally unfriendly from the moment I walked into Discovery but he then said the charge was $39.50! When I asked for clarification after I had previously confirmed the price to be $20.00 he became totally confrontational and proceeded to talk over me and argue with me! I'm sorry but aren't I the customer here? I am a veteran and have always received a veteran's discount in the past so I asked DAVE for my veteran's discount which he refused to give me! After DAVE'S ridiculous lack of professionalism and customer service skills I asked to speak with the manager. To my astounding surprise he proceeded to tell me that he was the manager! WOW I thought. How can someone so rude, unprofessional and confrontational be a manager of any retail establishment??? I am so appalled by the horrendous way I was treated by DAVE at Bicycle Discovery. It's so significantly disappointing that me and my family have been spending our money here for years and this is how I was treated today. Great way to treat life long customers and Veteran's DAVE! Me and my family will no longer be giving our business to Bicycle Discovery and as a Pacific Beach resident and San Diego local I will never recommend Bicycle Discovery to anyone who asks and will steer all business away. read more

Very poor attitudes Did not honor the failure of the product the sold!! Guy with beard was incredibly rude! I am a local and I will Never come back to this store in my lifetime. Nice job guys!! Take my advice, go somewhere else!! read more

My daughter and I went in today to purchase two beach cruisers. We had the absolute best experience! Mitch (red head with curly hair), went out of his way to show us around. He even helped me load the bikes into my car. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends! Thank you again!! read more

I did my research before going in and I truthfully dragged my feet because I didn't want to be mansplained when making my decision or asking questions. I appreciate both gentlemen truly listened to my questions and answered them with clarity which helped me make a better decision for what bike is best for me. I walked away with a great bike I felt confident was the best choice for me (I went with the Trek Marlin 4 - highly recommend this bike!) read more

They tuned up my bike and did a fantastic job, quick turnaround and the bike is running really smoothly! Would recommend. They also do affordable bike rentals, $15 for 1-4 hours!!!!! read more

I had purchased a trek bike. And my girlfriend purchased a cruiser the same day. The man who sold me my bike was really friendly like car salesman friendly however when I bought the bike the gears kept going out where I thought I was going to die (ok maybe that's dramatic )but If you are going fast and it slips it makes you feel like you are going to fall so I brought it in not once but twice . they tried to fix it but needless to say it doesn't do it as much but still does it. Back to the beginning when I first purchased my bike I bought a new handle bar because I wanted a straight bar and grips. They put a used scratched up handle bar on it and i had to ask for my original handle bar back since they weren't going to willingly give it to me. I realized when I got home the original handle bars didn't have the original grips. Now I would have never said anything however they charged me for everything they did including labor ,handle bars ,and grips. so if you are going to charge me for it plus full price for the bike then give me what's rightfully mine well I went back to get the grips and no one knew where they were so they gave me these cheap ass used grips. It made me feel Like this place is shady! I know I don't know a lot about bikes but. I know when I'm being taken advantage of. Disgusting read more

Took bike in for service on a Monday and was quoted a price range, and told it would be ready on Thursday. Got a call at 5pm on Thursday and said that hadn't even started working on bike, didn't have the parts in stock, and it would be more money, With no estimated time of repair completion. I went and picked the bike up unrepaired. read more

5 stars on the customer service alone. I have been here a few times. SALES :...... I bought my kid a nice BMX bike for the track last year from here and a pretty good price on that. I stopped by last week while I was riding my back on the boardwalk and bought a lock so I could lock it up and eat lunch. The staff was quick and courteous and I was out of there in minutes. SERVICE:........ 2 hours later I am hobbling in on one pedal and its all bent and looks stripped, looks like my fat ass broke it pedaling too hard. I showed it to the guy and he said I may need to buy all new cranks and pedals. He brought some tools out and tried to fix it , no luck, he went in the back and came out and said he was going to try and thread it in backwards and he did but was unable to put my pedal back on after. He said let me take it in the back and work on it, I said OK (thinking , here we go $$$) the young guy came out a few minuets later and my bike was fixed ! I gave him a nice cash tip and rode away. RENTALS :..... I rented a few bikes this weekend with the kiddos and we all had a blast its only 5 bucks an hour and they provide free helmets for the little ones. The gal said they have a 4 hr. rental for 15 bucks so I decide to do that. she also said if we come back in an hr that is all we will be charged for. well the kids tuckered out after an 1 hour of straight riding and we returned the bikes and I got some cash back too. great way to spend the day if you don't have a bike. GENERAL TIP:.... I got pulled over by the cops for riding my bike on the sidewalk last week, they let me go with a warning ....so don't ride on the sidewalks in PB read more

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Sooo...my latest obsession involves doing some major pimpage to my otherwise simple beach cruiser. Enter Bike Discovery. I am fascinated with retro style beach cruisers and accessories to match so when the hubs took me here, I was like a kid in a candy store! What can I say, I'm reliving my youth =) I picked up a Nantucket bike basket, Electra bell/suede handlebar tassels, a bullet headlight and some sweet all cream Quick Brick tires. http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/makeupndesign/IMG_0909-1.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/makeupndesign/IMG_0899-1.jpg Yea, I know I have way too much sh*t on my bike. I am a big fat accessories whore and it just can't be helped. For those on a hunt for a brand new bike, they offer an amazing selection: mountain, road, track, cruiser and townie bikes...you name it, they've got it. They also offer parts galore so if you are need of sprucing up your bicycle, this is the spot to go to. Service is friendly and very accommodating. One of the cream tires I bought was a bit grimy and they offered to clean it up for me even though I knew inevitably it would end up getting dirty all over again from riding it. Nice. Competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, great selection and awesome service. What more could you ask for? read more

We've lived in PB for three years now and I FINALLY convinced the fiancée we need to get bikes. We strangely forgot about this place even though it says BICYCLES out front haha. Anyways. We walked in and out within 30 mins with new beach cruisers. Great prices and and great range of bikes. We previously looked at another shop which was more expensive for very underwhelming bikes. Great customer service! All our annoying questions were answered and every single employee is just SOOO NICE! Glad we stopped by. Cannot recommend enough. read more

They fixed my flat in 5min. Amazing service, great people, highly recommended!!! Also a great selection of bikes and gear!!

To start my wife bought me a sweet beach cruiser for Christmas ! I needed one with gears so we returned it today 01/18/15 and started the search for another bike!! My wife was very happy with experience the first time round and was GREAT second time round ... We where greeted DK (I believe was his name) and everything I ask him was possible.... Never said no we can't do that or let me try... Was a FIRM yes with every request me or my wife had... Thanks for the good service DK... You will be our go to bike guy... And for anyone that is new to bikes like we where or just needs parts I suggest seeing DK at this bike shop he goes above and beyond!!! $1300 later me and my wife have the beach cruisers we have been wanting for years... And all the accesories to go along with it.... Thanks again DK. And discovery bikes!!! read more

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Expensive rentals? Kinda. They're charging $7 for 1 hour or $15 for 4 hours, which is what everyone wants here. Not sure what you're gonna do on a beach cruiser in PB for 4 hours anyway, it gets old after 1 or 2 hours, and there's no prorating in price. Okay, so they upped their prices to catch up with the competition, fair enough, but I still am attached to the old pricing system. Give me the old $5 flat rate per hour, and I'll be happy again. And I won't miss my squeaky, beat up beach cruiser which looks like it could be had at a garage sale for $20 anyway. read more

Chris helped me out with a bike that had been sitting in a garage for a a few years and needed some TLC. Real nice and knowledgeable guy, I highly recommend stopping in and asking for him if you ever need some help with a bike. read more

Look no further and put all doubt behind you on where to take your bike for repair.. this is the bike shop you should give your business to! I had a couple road bikes that needed some tricky repairs we couldn't figure out. From the first phone call to every followed interaction, A+. Bikes are all better... honest repairs, fair pricing and overall excellent customer experience. Can't get any better than this. I found my new local bike shop. Thank you Bicycle Discovery! read more

Great Customer Service. I live 20 min. away; called north, south, east & west. Every other shop said... "Gee, we couldn't possibly give you a ballpark estimate for what it might cost to replace a derailleur" and, of course, "we also couldn't possible get to your repair for weeks." Oh, and there's the problem most of the other shops aren't even open on Mondays! Jeff at Bicycle Discovery gave me actual ballpark quotes & said bring it in today (a Monday) and they'd likely have it fixed by the end of the day. Felipe took charge of the repair when I walked in and they were all soooo efficient, business-like and helpful. I'm gonna refer everyone here. (I borrowed a friend's bike and wrecked the derailleur not knowing how to change gears. I was so upset. Bicycle Discovery (and a few $$) righted my wrong. ) read more

What an incredible team. They tuned my bike and helped me get set up tremendously. Great location right next to the boardwalk so not only did I get my new folding bike up and running, it was easy to go check out the water while I rode. Awesome experience read more